Overview

• Cricket Australia confirmed a 15-player squad, with Alyssa Healy captaining the title defense.
• Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux is included after knee surgery and is expected to be ready for the tournament despite likely missing the India ODIs.
• Australia will play three one-dayers against India from September 14–20 in New Chandigarh and New Delhi as final preparation.
• Uncapped additions Nicole Faltum and Charli Knott will join for the India series only before returning to WNCL duties.
• Five players earn their first 50-over World Cup selection — Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham and Kim Garth — with Darcie Brown and Wareham cleared after recent niggles.